This is a classic recipe I use and love. Nutritional yeast is substituted for the traditionally used dairy. Tasty on pasta, bread, sandwiches, omelets, etc. Try adding sun-dried tomato slices post-completion for an added boost of rich flavor. P.S. - It also freezes beautifully.
Ingredients
- pine nuts: 0.33333 cup
- olive oil: 0.66667 cup
- garlic: 5 clove
- nutritional yeast: 0.33333 cup
- bunch fresh basil leaves: 1 piece
- salt and pepper: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
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Gradually mix the pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, and basil in a food processor, and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
